Shancheng Lameizi Hot Pot

The taste is not bad but I would prefer keep the spicy but not the numb part. I went there on a week day not so busy as before which is good. They have a new competitor in the area （海底捞）which is good. Competition make them better. Price is reasonable but they start charging group Tips on a Party of 5 or more. Usually most business do this for 6 or more so keep that in mind when you pay. Don’t double tip.

Loved the beef and spicy!! We didn't do all the bone marrow bc that would have been too rich but the peppers and beef have so much flavor. I loved the sauce bar...sesame oils and garlic and all the goodies. Great for mixing to dip things in. I loved the fish balls, shrimp and steak. So many great things to add to the hot pot. I wouldn't bother with the mixed veggies but loved the mushrooms!!

Must try if you like spicy hot pot. I normally eat a lot of spicy but the small spicy was already very "sweaty" spicy for me. Long wait on the weekends (up to 2 hours), they do take Yelp reservations so do that if you want to go there during busy hours. There are a lot of different sauce & ingredients to choose and go with the hot pot. First time ever I've seen a restaurant to have a bottle of MSG available (if you dare choose). We ordered the half/half with spicy & tomato soup base. Good food and worth the wait.